The impact is unclear as federal regulators continue their review and Kroger extends the timeline to complete its takeover of Albertsons, which owns 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine.
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Cony class of ’26 to hold bowling fundraiser in Hallowell Jan. 28
Cony High School’s class of 2026 is set to hold a bowling fundraiser from 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Sparetime Recreation, 215 Whitten Road in Hallowell. The $10-per-person cost includes the shoes. All money will go to the class. For more information, email [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area events!
Lewiston man who reportedly fired at Augusta police, threatened people is dead after shootout
Liban S. Mohamed, 22, died after the Sunday night incident at 132 Northern Ave. in Augusta. Four police officers have been placed on administrative leave with pay, as is standard procedure in such matters.
Solar development in central Maine may open up greener pastures
Jefferson farmer and MSAD 11 teacher Michael Dennett is building his sheep grazing operation on agrivoltaics, the practice of using land for both agriculture and solar energy production.
Augusta library to hold puzzle sale in February
AUGUSTA — The Friends of Lithgow Library plan to hold a puzzle sale from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, and from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the 45 Winthrop St. library. The event is cash only, by donation. Proceeds go toward supporting the mission of the Friends of Lithgow Library. The […]
Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates program seeks volunteers
The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates program is set to hold its spring training for volunteer advocates Monday through Friday, March 11-15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem in Maine child protection cases. Trainees may participate virtually or in person. For those who wish to […]
Could passenger rail service be coming to central Maine? State lawmakers are pushing for it.
Proposal calls to connect Waterville, Lewiston, Auburn and Bangor to Portland
Augusta library to host yarn swap Feb. 17
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library plans to hold its annual yarn swap from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, in the Community Meeting Room at 45 Winthrop St., with a snow date of Saturday, Feb. 24. Donations are being accepted in January. Yarn should be clean and tangle-free. For more information, call the library at 207-626-2415 or […]
Construction of $20.5 million Augusta police station nears completion
The building on Willow Street is projected to open in April and includes numerous upgrades from the city’s current, run-down station on Union Street.
Augusta’s proposal to raise riverside parking lot held up in federal budget stalemate
The city is seeking $4 million in federal funds to raise the flood-prone Front Street parking lot and build a riverfront observation deck.